Former Colombian president accused of exploiting dozens of women for presidential parties

What happened: Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been accused of trapping and exploiting 48 women for presidential parties, with officials alleging they were hired "just to be with President Petro." Petro denies using public office to obtain sex. Key numbers: 48 women; congressional hearing held Why it matters: Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of Colombia's Administrative Department of the Presidency, alleges service contracts were used to control the women. Petro calls the allegations politically motivated attacks and says he never gave a contract in exchange for sexual relations.

Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been accused of trapping and exploiting 48 women for presidential parties, with officials alleging they were hired "just to be with President Petro." Petro denies using public office to obtain sex.

Carlos Andrés Ríos, director of Colombia's Administrative Department of the Presidency, alleges service contracts were used to control the women. Petro calls the allegations politically motivated attacks and says he never gave a contract in exchange for sexual relations.